The aim of SEED International is to contribute to the emergence of an ecological and sustainable future through eco-literacy and eco-design.
SEED International is based at the internationally acclaimed Crystal Waters Permaculture Village, Australia Crystal Waters, a consciously-designed ecological village which has received a United Nations World Habitat Award for its ‘pioneering work in demonstrating new low-impact and sustainable ways of living’.
Directors Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond founded SEED International in 1997. They have over 20 years of combined hands-on and professional experience in this field. Their personal commitment to environmental ethics and positive sustainable change is brought to their professional work and reflected in all the activities of SEED International.
SEED International is experienced in the design and delivery of innovative, flexible and responsive environmental educational programs and ecological design services that meet the needs of participants and clients both in Australia and overseas.
SEED International’s expertise is in human capacity development through customized education and training programs, the development of educational resources and inclusive processes of design. This unique approach includes a focus on sustainable community development, community needs assessment, highly relevant programs, and follow-up and evaluation strategies.
SEED International’s Key Areas of Expertise
• Sustainable Community Development
• Integrated Ecological Education
• Ecological System Design
• Environmental Planning and Assessment
• Sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management
SEED International’s Affiliations
Internationally
• GENOA Inc. - Global Ecovillage Network Oceania/Asia Inc.
• ENA - Ecovillage Network of the Americas
• IDEP Foundation (Indonesian Development of Education and Permaculture)
• ISEC - International Society for Ecology and Culture
• International Landcare Association
Within Australia
• Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network
• Crystal Waters Community Co-operative
• Farmcare and Barung Landcare Association
• Maleny LETsystem